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Digital Marketing & Content Creation Training Programme (3hr)
Digital Marketing is so important in our business today. Join us for some key tips in Content Creation, Search Engine Optimisation and Social Media Marketing.
Chamber Summer BBQ
Join the Chamber officers and the incoming Mayor of Fingal, at the annual summer barbecue to be held at recently renovated Shoreline Hotel in Donabate. It's a great way for business people to meet and network in a more laid back environment. Attendees will savour the fine food from the complimentary classic BBQ with stunning view of the Fingal coastline from the beachside deck while at the same time enjoy a glass of their preferred drink. Subject to COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.
Excel Advanced Level
The purpose of this two half-day course is the teach delegates some of the advanced features of Excel.Working with Pivot Tables, Using What If Analysis Tools, Auditing tools and Writing Macros are all covered in this module. Extensive hands-on classroom training is provided throughout. Pre-Requisites Delegates should be proficient in essential excel skills before starting this module- See Excel Introduction & Intermediate. Versions ; This course is available for Excel 2010, 2013,2016, & 365 Contents · Create a PivotTable · Create a PivotChart · Create a Macro · Use Goal Seek · Use Scenarios · Use Solver · Audit Worksheets · Protect Worksheets and Workbooks · Use Consolidation · Apply Conditional Formatting · Apply Data Validation · Import and Export information
Personal Effectiveness and Time Management
The course aims to enable learners to better manage time in the context of personal effectiveness, making participants more aware of where they need to spend their time in order to be more effective, both in their working lives and in their personal lives. It also explores what inhibits good time management and personal effectiveness and what behaviors and competencies are required to improve.
Effective Negotiation and Influencing Skills Workshop
Our 1 day Influencing & Negotiation Skills course has been designed to help staff gain the skills needed to influence upwards and persuade key people. It will help learners be more aware of their communication style when delivering their message to gain buy in from key people. During the course we will look at how to communicate confidently, build trust and how to package and articulate ideas to ensure they are heard and understood. At the end of the course each learner will have clear strategy for helping them to use their influencing and persuading skills to bring others around to their way of thinking. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course each learner will be able to: Communicate in a more persuasive manner with employees, customers and senior management Use their influencing skills to motivate their team Develop more effective and creative working relationships Explain their ideas in a manner which aids understanding and increases the likelihood of success Communicate with increased confidence at meetings Become a more active listener and use enhanced persuasion skills to act as an opinion shaper Below you will find a proposed course outline detailing all the topics covered on the training programme. In addition, we will consult with you before the programme commences to get your input. This way we can be sure to address any specific requirements. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS Defining the communication process Your personal communication style Communication style, self-analysis/skills audit POSITIVE AND ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION Not saying 'yes' when you know you should be saying 'no' Expressing your ideas in an assertive and effective manner Contributing at meetings and gaining co-operation from others PERSUASIVE AND INFLUENTIAL COMMUNICATION Ensuring your communication is clear, concise and easily understood Enhancing your questioning and listening skills Persuasive communication - gaining others' agreement DIFFICULT SITUATIONS Creating a positive impression when dealing with senior colleagues Communicating difficult or sensitive messages AN INTRODUCTION TO NEGOTIATION WITH OTHERS The core negotiation process when working with others Pre-negotiation - preparation and planning Concluding the negotiation - securing a win/win result
How to Communicate with Confidence and be more Assertive
This 90 minute webinar will provide practical advice on how participants can boost their personal self-confidence. It will help them to gain an understanding of their own behavioural styles and those of others and how they can develop achievable techniques for communicating and behaving more assertively with confidence. Participants will learn how to communicate assertively and how they can stand out and be outstanding in both their personal and professional lives.
Certified Project Management QQI Level 6
This Certified Project Management Course is for anyone who wants to gain practical project management skills that will be effective in any situation. It also leads to a QQI Level 6 Certification in Project Management. No previous experience is required for this project management course, making it ideal for building a strong foundation in project management skills.
B2B Connect: Virtual Networking
We are hosting a series of virtual networking sessions where you can come and learn from your peers and spend a bit of time meeting other members, some you may know, and others may be new to you. These online sessions will include structured networking where breakout rooms will be utilised so attendees can chat in small groups. They will also feature member business spotlights where you can learn about local businesses or promote your own. We assure you that the time spent will add value to your business and help you stay connected to others in Fingal. The virtual networking events will take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30am via Zoom. See fingalchamber.ie/events for more.
Certified QQI Level 6 People Management Programme
This course at a glance...You are an employer looking at employees for promotion to a team leader, supervisor or even new manager in the not too distant future. You could be an employee whose potential for progression has been noticed and you will now need a suite of skills in order to transition to your new role. This engaging, modular programme is designed to empower participants to effectively use a range of core management, leadership, interpersonal and business improvement skills in order to deliver results through others.
